Game picks by USCHO writers
This is the final week of full-on nonconference play for the Big Ten before league action begins next Thursday, and B1G hockey is in good shape with a record of 38-19-8 and a .646 win percentage. Here’s how Drew Claussen and I are doing so far, too.Last weekDrew: 6-2-0 (.750)Paula: 6-2-0 (.750)This week, it was … Read more
Last week: Dan: 4-6-2Chris: 5-5-2 On the season: Dan: 42-33-13 (.551)Chris: 46-29-13 (.597) This Week’s Picks: Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26Niagara at American InternationalDan: I apparently gave AIC the kiss of death when I said they were for real. I still think they’re going to be a force to be reckoned with, and every … Read more
My picking Minnesota-Duluth sweeps has been working out nicely in my contest with Matthew. I gained another game on him in our picks contest, going 4-1-3 (.687) while Matthew went 3-2-3 (.562). On the year, I am 38-25-10 (.589), while Matthew is 32-31-10 (.506).It’s not a busy weekend, but let’s see how we can do.Friday, … Read more
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope everyone who is reading this while ignoring their families is having a lovely time (and that those reading this after their meals won’t fall asleep two quickly after starting this sentence). Seven different WCHA teams are in action this weekend — including two conference battles. One to watch out for: … Read more
We both had identically respectable weeks, which isn’t bad considering all of the splits a weekend ago.Jim last week: 9-4-1Dave last week: 9-4-1Jim to date: 55-41-17Dave to date: 58-38-17Friday, November 25Friendship Four (Belfast, N.I.)Massachusetts vs. Vermont (11:00 a.m. ET, TV: NESN/ASN)Jim’s pick: The first edition of this special event nearly resulted in numerous upsets, but … Read more
Lake Superior State at Ferris State Jack: The Lakers have lost three of four since their great start, whereas the Bulldogs seem to have pulled themselves together since their poor beginning to the season. I’ll say this is a split. A home series Rapids should be worth at least three points for the Dogs. Lakers … Read more
Last week: Dan: 7-2-1 Chris: 6-3-1 On the season: Dan: 38-27-11 (.572) Chris: 41-24-11 (.612) This Week’s Picks: Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19 Mercyhurst at Bentley Dan: I woke up on Thursday in the Caribbean on my annual anniversary vacation (blame my wife for a wedding date in the middle of the season). … Read more
I differed with Jim on only three games last week. One was a tie and he got the other two right. So my five-game lead was almost sliced in half. Dave last week: 6-6-3 Jim last week: 8-4-3 Dave’s record-to-date: 49-34-16 Jim’s record-to-date: 46-37-16 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Nov. 18 Providence at Northeastern Dave’s pick: These two … Read more
B1G Hockey continues its solid start to the season with a collective nonconference record of 32-17-8 and the second-best nonconference win percentage (.632) in Division I, right behind the NCHC (.635). Drew Claussen and I aren’t doing too badly overall, either. Last week Drew: 6-1-1 (.813) Paula: 5-2-1 (.688) Even though I called the Ferris … Read more
Picking a Duluth sweep got me another game up on Matthew in our weekly picks contest, simply because they won on a night Matthew picked Western to win. Last week, I went 5-3 (.625) while Matthew went 4-4 (.500). On the year, I am 34-24-7 (.576) while Matthew is 29-29-7 (.500). Friday-Saturday, Nov. 18-19 Miami … Read more
Well this week we have a busy schedule as we had into Thanksgiving. There’s a healthy dose of conference games with some juicy non conference games mixed in. Last time picking: 7-3-2. All games are at 7 or 7:05 p.m. starts unless otherwise noted. Friday, Nov. 18 Brown at Clarkson Clarkson bounced back this past … Read more
Last time: 6-6-2 Overall: 15-16-4 For the second weekend in a row, the ECAC Hockey schedule consists of all conference matchups. Here’s a look at what is set for the weekend. All games start at 7 p.m. unless noted. Friday, Nov. 11 Cornell at Brown It’s been a tough few weeks for both teams – … Read more
Last week, I got Duluth’s sweep of St. Cloud right, but Matthew got the North Dakota-Minnesota Saturday result right, so we both went 4-3-1 (.562). On the year, I am 29-21-7 (.570) while Matthew is 25-25-7 (.500). Let’s see how we do this week. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 11-12 St. Cloud State at Colorado College Candace: Colorado … Read more
Just when you would think you would gain some games, Dave goes (almost) perfect on the week. Jim last week: 7-2-3 Jim to date: 38-33-13 Dave last week: 9-0-3 Dave to date: 43-28-13 Friday, November 11 Massachusetts at Merrimack Jim’s pick: Neither team is playing incredible. Neither is playing well but neither is playing that … Read more
The WCHA schedule houses one of the top NCAA matchups this weekend when Bemidji State travels to Minnesota State. It’s one of three series featuring a top-20 team. Let’s get picking. Ferris State at/vs Michigan State (Thursday/Saturday) Sean: Ferris State has found a nice offensive groove after getting healthier at forward, and younger players have … Read more
Michigan State kicks off the weekend with a home game against former CCHA rival Ferris State Thursday night. Before we get to the picks, though, let’s look at how Drew Claussen and I have been faring. Last week Drew: 4-3-2 (.556) Paula: 5-2-2 (.667) Season Drew: 22-18-7 (.543) Paula: 26-14-7 (.628) Not bad. This week … Read more
Last week: Dan: 4-7-3 Chris: 6-5-3 On the season: Dan: 31-25-10 (.545) Chris: 35-21-10 (.606) This Week’s Picks: Thursday, November 10 Bentley at American International Dan: AIC is proving, time and time again, that they’re a gritty team capable of competing with everyone at any time. On Tuesday, they rallied from down 1-0 to go … Read more
The WCHA starts to get really interesting this weekend. We have four in-league series scheduled, and three of those come with teams on the same — or at least perceived to be — on the same tier in the league pecking order. Who takes the next jump? Who proves they’re ready to move up? Let’s … Read more
Because of some scheduling glitches with my travel, I ended up picking first last week. And Dave made only one pick differently from me and picked up a game. The season is early (or so I keep reminding myself). Jim last week: 6-6-1 Jim to date: 31-31-10 Dave last week: 7-5-1 Dave to date: 34-28-10 … Read more
It’s completely my fault that picks for Thursday night’s game between Niagara and Penn State weren’t posted. I have nothing to gain by telling you that Drew Claussen picked the Nittany Lions by a score of 5-2, because he’s going to take a win for that game and I’m going to take one in the … Read more